Timesaving Food Hacks for a Rockin’ Lunchbox {Back to School}

DUDE. Lunchbox season is here and I just do not have time to create a bento box full of crocheted spaghetti and carved radishes in the shape of Disney characters. In fact, I barely have time to brush my teeth before shooing the kids into the car. However, I also don’t want to torment my kids with endless PB&J sandwiches and string cheese. I’ve rounded up a few creative food hacks that will mostly SAVE you time while still putting a spin on the traditional back-to-school lunchbox. Which is your favorite?

Timesaving Food Hacks for School Lunches

THE JELLO. How clever! Let it get solid in the compartment of the lunch container. No waste.

Rolling up deli meat right in the container is an easy way to make a deconstructed sandwich. My kids love turkey and cheese; they’d go bananas over deli rollups, and this makes it really easy to eat. Plus, those bunny cheeses? Adorbs! Mini-cookie cutters like these should to do the trick.

Snack stations make putting together lunch in the morning a breeze. Collect everything you need in one spot and store in either the fridge or counter, depending on the items. Dole out snacks into baggies over the weekend and grab-and-go all week long. Perfect for after school snacks too.

With more and more kids being diagnosed with peanut allergies, sending in a peanut-free lunch even if your child doesn’t have an allergy is always appreciated. Here’s a round up with 30+ Peanut Free Lunch Ideas from Smart School House.

Here’s a reusable snack bag pattern from Pretty Prudent to help save money on plastic sandwich bags. And also save the planet. My, you ARE a rockstar!

Silicone cupcake liners make the perfect snack separators! Lightweight, easy to wash, and colorful– they make snacking even more fun if that’s even possible.

If you liked any of those hacks, I’ve made it easy for you to grab those timesaving goodies online so you’ll be ready when the buses start rolling:

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Which food hack was your favorite? I loved the Jello and heart carrots, personally. Plus I think the deli roll-ups will be a hit with the kids for sure. Buh-buy, PB&J!

Meet Carrie Higgins

Dreamer, thinker, + lemon squeezer; you'll usually find me clutching a mug of coffee, glue gun, fandeck of paint colors, and a child at any given time. This mom of two (and wife to one) loves to share freshly squeezed ideas for home and family. Join the adventure as we learn most lemons can indeed become lemonade-- with generous amounts of sweetness, perspective, and love.

That sandwich kabob is the most creative thing EVER! Oh my goodness. I love it. Thanks for this fun round up of great ideas. Kaish and Bria both like getting lunch at school so I guess I am off the hook for creative lunch boxes. I hope your babies have a great year! : )

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Hey there, welcome! I'm Carrie-- a dreamer, overthinker, + lemon squeezer, making it my mission to share fresh ideas for home and family. You'll usually find me clutching a mug of coffee, glue gun, fandeck of paint colors, and a child at any given time. Join the adventure as we learn most lemons can indeed become lemonade-- with generous amounts of sweetness, perspective, and love.